Otto Bock C-Leg 4 Certification Course Complete page 182

User training
Stance function (intuitive)
Stance function – hints for walking downstairs
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If the user is standing on a step with a flexed knee
joint, stance function is activated
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As soon as a step is taken, stance function is
deactivated. The initial feeling of a locked knee
joint can lead to insecurity
Exercise:
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Out of stance function: take a step down
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If necessary facilitate knee flexion on prosthetic
side (therapist)
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Avoid residual limb extension!
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